About Us

At Elite Spinal & Sports Care® you will find an unparalleled combination of the most innovative treatment techniques with the basic principles and philosophy of Chiropractic. We specialize in sports injuries, functional movement assessments, specific soft tissue release techniques and complex cases.

Patients can be assured that no matter what their condition, we are committed to providing the highest level of personalized care to help you achieve your wellness objectives. We strive to identify and correct the root cause of your musculoskeletal problem, rather than simply telling you to rest, ice or make attempts to mask the symptoms. 
In fact, in most cases we want you to keep exercising and doing the sport/activity you love as motion helps with the healing process.
What sets us apart is our focus on the entire body, not just the spine. Specializing in extremity case management, we have been able to help patients not only for various spinal conditions, but also for issues involving the joints and soft tissues of the arms and legs. So whatever your personal condition, from headaches to low back pain, shin splints to carpal tunnel, you can be confident that Elite Spinal & Sports Care® is the right place for you!

Our Approach

Joint dysfunction leads to instability, degeneration and abnormal biomechanical function. Fibrosis / scar tissue can lead to mobility restrictions and altered motor control / performance. Since muscles attach onto bones to move a joint, muscle imbalance (resulting from scar tissue) can then alter movement of that joint. Without proper treatment, the cycle continues with further wear and tear on the joints, further proliferation of scar tissue, continued degradation of motor control / performance and the development of compensatory injuries.

At Elite Spinal & Sports Care, we treat ALL areas of this injury cycle to ensure the root cause of your problem is fully addressed.
Chiropractic is employed to restore proper joint mechanics.
Specific soft tissue treatment modalities are used to break up the restrictive scar tissue, fibrosis and cross fiber adhesions.
Rehabilitation / corrective exercises are used to enhance motor control, strengthen weakened muscles and restore the muscle(s) back to their full function.

Our Services

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Our Staff

Justin Lau

DC, CCSP, CSCS
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Edward Chu

DC
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Kristen Teuscher

DC, PRPC
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Cody Miller

DC
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Sports Massage Therapists

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Functional Strength Training

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The Staff of Elite Spinal & Sports Care®

The majority of our staff members are Full Body Certified ART Providers, have specialized training in sports medicine and are avid athletes themselves.

Testimonials

Had major back issues and lasting pain. X-ray/MRI etc all showed "normal". Only after visiting with Dr Cody Miller did I experience substantial relief. Dr Cody was also the only one, until that point, to […]
I thought Chiropractors only adjusted backs--I couldn't have been more wrong! Dr. Cody Miller helped with a nagging calf strain I developed while training for a marathon. He also helped with my hips and lower […]
I was experiencing lower back and knee pain, so my wife recommended that I book an appointment with Dr. Cody Miller. After only one session with Dr. Miller, I experienced immediate results as both my […]
I came to Dr. Lau not being able to run 1 mile without pain in my knees and hips. For a runner, that is devastating! After just one session with Dr. Lau, I was able […]
Dr. Justin Lau is a miracle worker! After several years of Chiropractic and Physical Therapy that was going nowhere, he has fixed me. He has a unique approach to treatment that really works. I had […]
Simply the best in Sacramento. I have no words to describe their phenomenal care. From the administrative personnel to the practitioners, each employee has gone above and beyond. Dr. Lau's praise is warranted. He was […]
I used to live in severe chronic back pain from an old horseback riding injury. I saw several doctors and other chiropractors for it over the span of 6 years and nothing ever truly brought […]

Nicole B.: Paramedic and Equestrian

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In our first 45 minutes together, he triangulated what was causing my calf pain, including diagnosing a nerve problem I've had for 21 years and has confounded other physical therapists. He walked me through specific […]

Jonathan K. Marathoner and IronMan

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I first saw Dr. Chu in May of 2010 after having to drop from a 50-miler race due to knee pain. Through the years I have trained for and completed multiple trail ultras and have […]

Ling -Run Chu: Ultramarathon Runner and Western States Endurance Run Finisher

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I am a master CrossFit athlete who gets extremely broken sleep due to my firefighter position. Recovery and consistent therapy are vital for my ability to continue to compete. Dr. Chu is amazing in his […]

Chad Augustin: 5x CrossFit Competitor, Fire Chief of the city of Pasadena

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As a professional UFC fighter I have accumulated a significant amount of injuries. Still in competition it is important to me to work with knowledgable professionals. I highly recommend Elite Spinal & Sports Care. I […]

Joshua Emmett, Professional UFC Lightweight Fighter

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I first saw Dr. Chu in May 2010 after having to drop from a 50-miler due to knee pain. Through the years I have trained for and completed several trail ultras but in recent years […]
As a professional UFC fighter I have accumulated a significant amount of injuries. Still in competition it is important to me to work with knowledgeable professionals. I highly recommend Elite Spinal & Sports Care. I […]

Joshua Emmett

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Contact Us

Business Hours :

Monday: 8 am – 5 pm
Tuesday: 11 am – 6 pm
Wednesday: 11 am – 6 pm
Thursday: By appointment only
Friday: 8 am – 5 pm

Imagine keeping a runner’s body in functioning order despite endless hundred mile training weeks. Imagine running a hundred mile ultra distance race two weeks after a head on car collision. Imagine the healing of a complicated tendonopathy so severe that multiple respected medical professionals failed to diagnose it. Imagine miracles.

Imagine Dr. Justin Lau at Elite Spinal and Sport’s Care. He makes miracles happen. Dr. Lau’s incredible knowledge of the human body and biomechanics, his years of experience and education in multiple modalities and healing disciplines, his ability to problem solve and think outside of the box, along with his dedication to his patients makes miracles happen.

I am one of Dr. Lau’s miracles. He’s kept my runner’s body functioning despite countless hundred plus mile training weeks. He’s pieced me back together following a head on car collision and had me running a highly competitive ultra distance race just weeks post collision. More impressively, Dr. Lau has nursed me through a two year battle with tendonopathy, central sensitization of the nervous system, and misdiagnosis from respected medical professionals. Dr. Lau’s willingness to stand by me as a patient after so many other doctors had given up provided me with a sense of hope and ultimately led to my healing. For nearly two years I couldn’t walk without crutches, sit without pain, look forward to my future. Dr. Lau’s willingness to research new techniques, think beyond conventional treatments, and determination to heal his patient has me, now, not only walking without crutches and sitting without pain, but he has me running in my mountains again.

It is without hesitation that I highly recommend Dr. Justin Lau as a gifted, compassionate, knowledgeable, and maybe even magical healer.

Caren Wick — Massage Therapist & Competitive Ultramarathon Runner
2041 Hallmark Drive, Suite 1
Sacramento, CA 95825
Monday: 8 am - 5 pm
Tuesday: 11 am - 6 pm
Wednesday: 11 am - 6 pm
Thursday: By appointment only
Friday: 8 am - 5 pm
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